About This Item

We recommend using a Fisch Forstner Bit, or brad-point drill bit to recess these neck bolt ferrules to 3/16" standard depth (this may vary according to instrument design). If you're drilling the holes before applying finish, use a 5/8" diameter bit—it'll make a slightly oversized hole to allow for finish thickness in the recess. Use a 15mm bit if you plan to fit the ferrule with no finish in the recess.

great no neck plate

Goodbye neck plates

For any builders that use any kind of bolt neck joint thats not a square, these are perfect. I like them better than plates personally cause you aren't held to the screw placement of a traditional plate. And if you want 5 or 6 screw in the neck then go right ahead. Just use a good forstner bit for cutting the hole. A drop of glue and press them in. Ready to go.

Tight fit problem

If you use too much lacquer, the ferrules are too tight. Heat with a soldering iron, and press in with a wood dowel. Just be careful not to overheat. They will fit perfectly. If you need to remove them, I chuck up a 1/4" screw remover and spin the ferrules right out without any chipping.